Old Shandon
Columbia
Visit Old Shandon
Popular places to visit
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of South Carolina, during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Old Shandon
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The staff was friendly and professional that I engaged with during my stay. The inside environment was clean, smelled clean and the decor was relaxing. The hotel was quiet. I was disappointed that the guest did not keep the parking lot clean by putting trash in the proper container. Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Room was clean and nice! AC worked great. Check in was weird with no info at all given but easy enough to figure out and ask around the next day. The only down side is so many people don’t clean up their dog poop. It’s gross outside.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Breakfast was ok eggs were cold. Roo. Was amazing
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Left early didn’t take breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Loved our stay .
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Beth ably assisted our later in the evening check in 5 stars for courtesy and information she provided. Lobby, room and dining area were very clean. Room and hallway carpet looked new - great. Bed was very comfortable. Bʻfast was typical continental breakfast with edition of self made waffles. Recommend ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Shandon
Shandon
While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Melrose Heights
While Melrose Heights isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Wilson House are some notable places to visit nearby.
University Hill
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.
